On her thirteenth year of teaching fifth grade art teacher Mrs. Erin Barton has returned back to the place in which she grew up. “My first year teaching was in central Indiana at a tiny little school in the country. I returned to Northwest...
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Anti-bullying month at Peifer Elementary School
Organized by Miss Colgrove, a fourth-grade teacher, students at Peifer have been asked to participate on the spirit days of Anti-Bullying Month. Students were encouraged to participate in themed days that help raise awareness for the trouble of...
Let’s take a trip to the 1870s
Fourth grade students took a trip to the 1800 schoolhouse. In class, students learned what it was like to be in a school setting in 1872. They learned how to write on a slate using soapstone. They also learned about choral reading and cursive...
St. John Township students take a step back in time
The fourth-grade classes took a step back in time with a visit to the St. John Township District one-room School House #2 at the beginning of the month. Their day was filled with learning what it was like to be in school in 1872. They started the day...
Pro-Kids Show a success at Peifer Elementary
On Sept. 26 Tim Hanning visited Peifer for another year of the "Pro-Kids Show". Tim entices the children's imagination and dares them to laugh at the amusing show he puts on. Tim encourages the students to make good choices that reflect positive...
Guiding students to success
Clark counselors played a huge role in this month's activities around the school. One counselor, in particular, is new this year. Previously employed at Munster High School for 12 years, Mrs. Vail is no newcomer to being a school counselor. After...
Lake Central Schools Host Health Fair for Staff
The Lake Central Wellness Committee conducted a Health Fair in conjunction with annual health screenings for employees on August 12, 2013. Over 600 staff members attended and 256 staff members participated in health screenings. Additionally, 53...